Associate (Energy practice)

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

Consultants in CRA’s Energy practice have researched, published, taught, and consulted on energy matters for a wide range of clients, including electric and gas utilities, investors, power asset owners and developers, power agencies, large industrial firms, and clean energy technology leaders. Our work in the energy industry has guided the energy transitions of major firms, established legal precedents in economics, and set new standards in market design and oversight.  We have advised on developing the structure of national and regional competitive markets, reorganized multi-billion-dollar companies, testified in hundred-million-dollar damages litigation, and played a key role in most North American utility mergers and acquisitions that have taken place over the last decade.

As a firm we offer a top-notch experience for junior consultants; a rigorous analytical education, opportunities for significant responsibility, and resources to support professional growth. As an Associate you will conduct research and use software to organize, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights, you will have frequent contact with senior leadership, and you will always have your project team as a resource. We expect Associates to learn quickly; solve problems; prioritize tasks; and communicate well with peers, senior staff, and clients. A successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively communicate complex ideas to all levels of the client organization. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Performing a broad range of quantitative consulting tasks such as building and running electric power system models, database management, and forecasting
• Analyzing economic and financial data using spreadsheets and statistical programs
• Conducting industry, market structure, and competitor-positioning studies
• Investigating and analyzing market rules, regulations, industry trends, or other documents
• Reviewing and summarizing analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press
• Engaging in client interactions and assisting with preparation of client deliverables
• Assisting in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings
• Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses
• Assisting with whitepaper development, recruiting, and training efforts

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or another quantitative discipline, master's desirable;
• Up to 3 years of relevant post-graduate work experience (up to 2 years with Master's) in quantitative/economic analysis, preferably in a consulting firm (we are accepting applications from recent graduates and candidates in the workforce)
  • Recent graduates or individuals without directly relevant experience may be hired into the Analyst title;
• Demonstrated interest in both the energy industry and economics/finance (demonstrated through work experience or coursework);
• Experience with MS Excel, programming languages and data analytics tools is highly desirable;
• Prior research experience preferred;
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Understanding of how to conduct secondary research, critically interpret data, and summarize key takeaways;
• Effective written communication and oral presentation skills;
• Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Periodic travel may be required.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals;
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